This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shamblay family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shamblay Family History

Shamblay Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shambley, Hambly, Shamblen, Chambley, Shamblin, Hambley, Hamby

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shamblay family from?

You can see how Shamblay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamblay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shamblay family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shamblay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shamblay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamblay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Shamblay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Shamblay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamblay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shamblay

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Shamblay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Shamblay immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shamblay. For the veterans among your Shamblay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shamblay military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shamblay family history

Discover More

What is the average Shamblay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shamblay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shamblay

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shamblay family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial